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• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:32:27 -0400
  ...A simple wiring test if you have ammeter handy is as follows. Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on that green...
• Re: Little problem with trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:39:32 -0800
  ...or her house." > > But one never knows, does one? > > Use an ammeter. > > A diode would take away 0.5 to 0.6V from the...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:37:01 -0700
  ...one foot, and all my meters >> have blown fuses in the ammeter hole. That's normal for me. >> >> I am hopin' this is some...
• Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:04:15 -0700
  ...We will still need to be > conscious of every amp we consume (a 3-1/2'' analog ammeter mounted at > the rear of the...
• Elec. Leak Draining My Battery!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 95 15:17:44 EDT
  ...I wish I had some kind of Ammeter > and knew how to use it. Then I could see what the amp draw is and...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:05:22 -0700
  ...ECU? So, it's time to dig deep with the volt/ammeter. > > What say you? > _________________ > Skip > 1984 Westy 1.9 case WBXR Manual (now...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:22:19 -0800
  ...Can you measure these with an ammeter both > while running and not? Did you add this relay/wiring because you actually > had problems or...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:59:38 -0700
  ...A simple wiring test if you have ammeter handy is as follows. Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on that green...
• Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 24 Dec 2018 10:25:23 -0800
  ...controller, and connect the panel directly to the battery through an > ammeter. You can do this where the controller is normally connected. > In full...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:28:50 -0700
  ...A simple wiring test if you have ammeter handy is as > follows. Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on that > green...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:47:12 -0500
  ...ECU? So, it's time to dig deep with the volt/ammeter. >> >> What say you? >> _________________ >> Skip >> 1984 Westy 1.9 case WBXR Manual (now...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 18:30:18 -0400
  ...The worst problem I've seen was in my Omni/Horizon -- they'd put in a shunt-type ammeter so the connection to the...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 19 Jun 2017 23:39:55 +0000
  ...So how come the wattage figures remain the same?I hooked a bulb up to a power source and ammeter. The current draw varied...
• Re: An overview of 14 electric math?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 02:04:46 -0500
  ...in the real 12v >world? >What would be helpful is a way to determine the amperage of various >appliances Measure it with an ammeter...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:33:57 -0700
  ...A simple wiring test if you have ammeter handy is as > follows. Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on that > green...
• Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 19:52:42 -0700
  ...just use an ammeter in line between the auxiliary > battery and the relay... start the engine, turn on the fridge and wee what > the...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:34:42 -0500
  ...I regret not throwing ammeter on the circuit to see what >>> it did draw but I would estimate the new lights draw less than...
• Re: Fridge on 12V
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:50:02 -0700
  ...If you have a suitable ammeter, you could measure the current flow through the heating element, but I think most of these fridges draw...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:27:56 -0700
  ...Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage > > I have the Vitrifrigo refrigerator in Mellow Yellow. > > My ammeter showed me that it draws more current that specified...
• Re: Fridge on 12V [thread drifted a bit]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:49:09 -0700
  ...The house >>>> battery ammeter showed about 9A of constant current draw, indicating a >>>> solid current path. >>>> >>>>>
• Electrical stuff
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:41:47 -0800
  ...Use a good ammeter that will register 10A and try it out. >> The Vanagon radiator fan motor, fan temp switch and their plug connectors...
• Re: Now: Jetta ECU-Coil Amp Draw Was: Ignition Switch "Su"...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:05:42 -0800
  ...Can you measure these with an ammeter both >> while running and not? > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:37:20 -0700
  ...A simple wiring test if you have ammeter handy >> is as follows. Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on >> that green...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:00:29 -0700
  ...A simple wiring test > if you have ammeter handy is as follows. Disconnect the sensor and > strip back the outer jacket on that green...
• Re: testing capacity of house battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 20:46:52 -0400
  ...It has a display that shows voltage but I find that it is more informative to hook an ammeter between it and the battery...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:57:06 -0600
  ...I regret not throwing ammeter on the circuit to see what > >> it did draw but I would estimate the new lights draw less than...
• Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:06:39 -0800
  ...In the camper, > I use shielded 22 AWG for the stereo and unshielded 22 AWG for the ammeter > shunt. > > Tefzel is a much tougher...
• Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 21:08:49 -0500
  ...We will still need to be > conscious of every amp we consume (a 3-1/2'' analog ammeter mounted at > the rear of the...
• Re: Multimeters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:50:11 -0600
  ...For charging and starting diagnostics a high range DC clamp ammeter becomes extremely valuable. To become sufficient at electrical trouble shooting become familiar with...
• Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
  ...These include an ammeter spliced into the alternator output, a 0-60 psi pressure gauge plumbed into the test port on the Digifant manifold...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:12:14 -0700
  ...I don't see the higher current at the start of the compressor run than a few minutes later, and my ammeter is a...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:30:18 -0700
  ...A simple wiring test > if you have ammeter handy is as follows. Disconnect the sensor and > strip back the outer jacket on that green...
• Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:03:44 -0800
  ...controller, and connect the panel directly to the battery through an >> ammeter. You can do this where the controller is normally connected. >> In full...
• Re: Any solar gurus out there?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:25:20 -0700
  ...A handy-dandy +/- 10A analog ammeter gives me a quick-glance check of current in/outflow, while a fancy-pants Xantrex Battery Monitor, which...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:08:04 -0800
  ...I regret not throwing ammeter on the circuit to see >>>> what >>>> it did draw but I would estimate the new lights draw less than...
• Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 09:17:02 -0400
  Put an ammeter across the neg. cable and the neg. post to see if any current is flowing. This will show any leakage. Jay...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...Air pressure gauge Compression gauge Voltmeter Ammeter Headlight aiming device Track gauge Air gun and hose Brush Mobile oil dispenser Grease pistol ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:31:04 -0700
  ...A simple wiring test > > if you have ammeter handy is as follows. Disconnect the sensor and > > strip back the outer jacket on that green...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:10:30 -0600
  ...I regret not throwing ammeter on the circuit to >>>>> see >>>>> what >>>>> it did draw but I would estimate the new lights draw less than...
• Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:48:34 -0800
  ...controller, and connect the panel directly to the battery through an >>> ammeter. You can do this where the controller is normally connected. >>> In full...
• Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 29 May 2002 12:16:08 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Put an ammeter across the neg. cable and the neg. post to see if any >current is flowing. This will...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:34:52 -0700
  ...So how come the wattage figures remain the same? > I hooked a bulb up to a power source and ammeter. The current draw varied...
• Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 15:48:08 -0700
  ...And again, I watch the ammeter on my aux battery pretty closely, and I rarely see the laptop pull more than a couple amps...
• Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 13:49:19 -0400
  ...days -- and then charge for a solid eight hours, with the ammeter sitting on 30 amps for about seven of them. A $25 rheostat...
• Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 06:07:49 -0400
  ...And again, I watch the ammeter on my aux battery pretty closely, and I rarely see the laptop pull more than a couple amps...
• Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:51:23 -0500
  ...If your charger has an ammeter on the front of it, pay attention to it. On the 6 A range, it will probably indicate...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 11:54:52 -0700
  Ammeter. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 09/01/2015 10:33 AM, Rob wrote: > How do you...
• Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 07:28:43 -0700
  ...warm which > indicates pretty good efficiency. > > And again, I watch the ammeter on my aux battery pretty closely, and I > rarely see the laptop...
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Jul 94 18:59:29 CDT
  ...or an ammeter. or both. so you can see when you are overloading the system. yeah, i know: it's more than i wanted...
• Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 16:14:32 -0700
  ...I watched the battery ammeter switch from a charging current of 6 amps to 3.5 amps when the reefer kicked in. Around noon...
• Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 11:39:30 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >Put an ammeter across the neg. cable and the neg. post to > see if any > >current is flowing. This will...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:15:52 -0600
  Easiest way is if one has a voltmeter/ammeter. Alternately, one can use a 0.1 ohm to 0.5ohm 10W resistor or even...
• Re: Multimeter Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:55:44 -0400
  ...I also have a clamp-on -->DC<-- ammeter from Sears. They all have their places. Very few meters have the high-amps range fused...
• Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:23:48 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> > >> >Put an ammeter across the neg. cable and the neg. post to >> see if any >> >current is flowing. This will...
• Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 12:30:30 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> > > >> >Put an ammeter across the neg. cable and the neg. post to > >> see if any > >> >current is flowing. This will...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:42:14 -0700
  ...without an ammeter in line with the aux battery to measure the charge current going into it, we can't determine how many amps...
• '73 Safare' Update - Solar Panel install
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 18:38:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Haven't found a ammeter that is appropriate for the job that is less than $30, and I refuse to pay that much. Went...
• Re: Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 15:38:08 -0700
  ...I watched the battery ammeter switch from a charging current of 6 amps to 3.5 amps when the reefer kicked in. Around noon...
• Re: Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 18:13:21 -0700
  ...I watched the battery ammeter switch from a charging > current of 6 amps to 3.5 amps when the reefer kicked in. Around noon...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:37:55 -0400
  ...You need to do an actual ammeter measurement on the van, not a theoretical mathematical calculation based on book and diagrams. Your circuit is...